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Morro do Corcovado.
Cosme Velhostation, Rua Cosme
Velho 513, 8:30am-8pm daily.
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Corcovado, (021) 2492 2252.
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8:30am-6:30pm daily
(entrance at Parque Nacional da
Tijuca).
www
.corcovado.com.br
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Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf
The museum has one of the largest collections
of naive art in the world, featuring more than
6,000 works, dating from the 15th
century to the present.
Largo do Boticário
is a lovely
square surrounded by seven
private houses. Colonial in
appearance, the houses date
from around 1920.
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Cog Train
Passing through the dense
Atlantic rainforest, the train
ride up the summit is a plus.
Originally built in 1882 by
Dom Pedro II, the current
Swiss train dates from 1979.
Mirante Dona
Marta
offers
splendid
views of
Rio City.
PARQUE NACIONAL DA TIJUCA
The statue of Christ sits in this scenic national park, which
contains the world's largest urban forest - Floresta da Tijuca.
Dotted with natural springs, the park is home to more than
200 species of birds and several small mammals. It draws regular
crowds of resident Cariocas, especially at the weekend
(see p88)
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Cog train route
Tunnels
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Park boundary
Stunning Views
Corcovado is located right in the center of Rio and can be
seen from most areas of the city. The views over and across
Rio from the summit offer a sweeping aerial panorama.
Cog train station
Viewpoint
